Use the facts: Using fact-based journalism to raise awareness and counter disinformation in the media space in North Macedonia

The project focuses on strengthening public understanding of the origins, motives and impact of disinformation through fact-based journalism, media content, training and public campaigns.

“Use the facts” is a project aimed at supporting citizens, journalists and civil society organisations in recognising, understanding and countering disinformation in the media space in North Macedonia. Through fact-based journalism, the project investigates and deconstructs the intentions, sources and narratives of disinformation that undermine trust in institutions and deepen divisions in society.

The project includes analytical and investigative journalistic stories, training and educational resources for citizens and journalists, and media campaigns to raise public awareness. Particular emphasis is placed on helping citizens, especially vulnerable groups, distinguish credible information from malicious and manipulative content.

Through the ICS online media platforms – Samo prashaj, Doma, Res Publica and Medium – the project brings research findings and journalistic content to the wider public in an understandable and accessible way.

The project involves cooperation with media, civil society and academic organisations, public institutions, experts, activists and citizens from the country and the region. Through this approach, “Use the facts” contributes to greater transparency, accountability and trust in public communication.